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Welcome to the 878th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy)
1. As professional Engineer soldiers, we have the responsibility to enforce and maintain high standards. The very essence of our mission requires us to be vigilant and ready to execute our duties in a professional manner. There are no alternatives. We must conform with and abide by the rules that will make every soldier successful. It is how the Army has operated for more that two centuries and how it continues to operate today. 2. The 878th Engineer Battalion standards apply to every soldier assigned or attached to the battalion. All soldiers are responsible for meeting the standards and enforcing them at all times. These standards are very clear and to the point. If there are any misunderstandings or misinterpretations, the chain of command should be used for clarification. 3. The initiative to standardize how we do business in the battalion will eliminate the potential for confusion. Our objective is to close the communication gap and emphasize professionalism. Our soldiers deserve clear and concise guidance and we will provide that.
Code of Conduct For Members of the Armed Forces of the United States 1. I am an American fighting soldier. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life in their defense. 2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my soldiers while they still have the means to resist. 3. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. 4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action, which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. 5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. 6. I will never forget that I am an American fighting soldier, responsible for my actions and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
Soldier Deployment Readiness 1. Updated items: All soldiers are expected to be ready to deploy with little advance notice. To meet this demand, all soldiers must keep the following items current at all times.
b. ID Tags must be correct and worn when engaged in field training, traveling in aircraft and when outside the United States. ID tags and the Army Values tag are the only authorized items to be worn on the ID tag chains. When applicable to the soldier, the medical condition warning tags will also be worn. c. Emergency data records should be corrected as soon as a change occurs. d. Wills and powers of attorney must be kept current and correct. If you need or want to change a will or power of attorney, contact your unit First Sergeant. e. Soldiers are required to have annual dental checks to stay deployable. Any dental condition likely to cause dental emergency (Category 3 and 4) must be treated to make the soldier deployable. f. Family care plans - with the frequency and duration of deployments increasing, our unit cannot afford to have a soldier become non-deployable because of an unworkable family care plan. It is the soldier’s and commander’s responsibilities to ensure all paperwork is complete, and all leaders need to subject each plan to a common sense test. It is not fair to the soldier, the unit or to the Army to have this program improperly managed. g. HIV and TB scans must be updated annually. h. DNA and Panorex - copies of both should be annotated in medical and dental records annually. 2. Family Readiness Groups - Paragraph 2-5c, AR 215-1 establishes the requirement for Family Readiness Groups (FRG). Ensure your family members are aware of your unit’s FRG. These groups provide vital support and services to family members during deployments.
Personal Appearance 1. Responsibility:
b. Each officer, noncommissioned officer, and soldier has the personal responsibility to enforce and maintain the standards and tradition contained herein. Tactful, constructive on-the-spot corrections to repair existing substandard conditions should be used. c. Commanders will not require the wear of optional uniform items (i.e. windbreakers or sweaters ) unless provided to the soldier at no cost; nor will they limit the wear of authorized optional uniform items, except in formations or for safety and health reasons. 2. General guidelines.
b. Uniform will be neat, clean, and properly fitted. c. Uniforms will be maintained in a serviceable condition with all holes/tears mended (machine sewn if possible), unserviceable or missing buttons replaced, collars not frayed and uniforms not excessively faded. d. Pockets with buttons will be buttoned. e. Sew-on items will be machine sewn so that the stitching blends with the background material. f. Identification tags (dog tags) will be worn around the neck while in uniform, when engaged in field training, traveling in aircraft, and at all times when outside the United States. g. Soldiers will have the proper unit insignia sewn on their uniforms. h. Wearing of civilian jewelry: i. Jewelry must be conservative and in good taste. ii. A wristwatch, wrist identification bracelet are allowed for wear with uniform. iii. Not more than two rings may be worn with Army uniforms. An engagement ring and wedding band are considered one ring. iv. Neck jewelry may be worn if it is not visible. v. A conservative tie tack or tie clasp may be worn with the four-in-hand necktie. vi. Male soldiers will not wear earrings while in uniform or in civilian attire. vii. Female soldiers may wear earrings only with the service, dress, and mess uniform. The only authorized earrings are: (1) Post, clip-on, or screw-on type (2) Small (not to exceed 6mm or ¼ inch diameter) (3) Gold, silver, white pearl (4) Unadorned or spherical (5) A matched pair with only one earring per ear lobe
j. Female soldiers may carry the black service handbag (issued) with the service, utility, or dress uniforms. The black clutch type handbag (optional purchase) may be carried with the service uniform, utility uniform (only in garrison), and with the dress uniform (only leather version). 3. Uniform composition:
b. The basic uniform for the battalion will be: BDUs, beret and boots, with earplugs case attached to the inner button of the left pocket of the BDU. As a minimum, all soldiers will have two each of temperate and hot weather BDUs. Soldiers will be allowed to wear either BDU, with exception of command discretion. 4. Work uniforms.
i. The standard uniform in garrison for all soldiers is the BDU or food service uniforms. ii. Soldiers may wear their shirt sleeves rolled up except when prohibited by the commander. When rolled, the sleeves will be rolled neatly above the elbow no more than 3 inches above the elbow. For Army personnel, sleeves on the BDU will be rolled, camouflaged side out. iii. Unit commanders and above will specify when BDU shirts may be removed allowing the undershirt to be used as an outer garment. iv. Subdued U.S. Army tapes, name tapes, insignia of grade (and branch for officers), and the appropriate unit insignia are required. Special skill badges will be worn per AR 670-1. Rank insignia may be pin-on metal or cloth sew-on. U.S. flag will be worn on the right BDU sleeve. v. Alterations (sizing) to make the uniform shirt and trousers form fitting are not authorized. vi. Trousers will be bloused by tucking them into the boots without wrapping the crease to either side or by using approved blousing garters. No chains, ropes, tin can/ linoleum bands will be used to block the blouse.
i. During extreme cold weather, (below 29 degrees Fahrenheit or a wind chill factor of 10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower), commanders may authorize the wear of the cold weather cap. ii. The cold weather cap will be worn straight on the head with the front flap up and no hair visible on the forehead. The ear flaps may be worn up or down as prescribed by the commander, but must be fastened at all times. Only the insignia of rank will be worn on the cold weather cap. Enlisted personnel will wear the subdued insignia. Officers will wear the non-subdued insignia. 5. Headgear. Military headgear will be worn in all military vehicles unless it interferes with safe operation. Military headgear is not required to be worn in privately owned or commercial vehicles. Military headgear will be removed when indoors except when under arms or while participating in the observance of official ceremonies conducted indoors. Headgear will not be worn on the flight line of Army Airfields. Headgear will not be starched, blocked, or wire-braced in any way.
i. The entire United States Army adopted the beret as its distinctive dayto-day headgear on 14 June 2001, the Army.s birthday. It is a visible symbol of the Army.s transformation, continued pride, unflagging professionalism, and esprit de corps. ii. All soldiers will wear the beret as the principal and distinctive day-today headgear. It will be worn with Class A, B and BDU uniforms in garrison and not worn with dress uniforms. iii. Wearing the beret is covered in AR 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.
c. The Kevlar helmet with the camouflaged cover will be worn during field training. When directed by the commander, the Kevlar and camouflaged cover may be worn with the Army Green Service Uniform. This is normally done during parades/ceremonies. The chinstrap will be fastened. Subdued insignia of a grade (or chaplain.s branch insignia, if appropriate) will be worn on the front of the helmet centered 2 ½ inches from the bottom rim with name tag on commo band (cat eyes).
6. Footwear: a. Combat boots will be of standard type or similar commercial design. i. Jungle boots are authorized for wear, however, commanders may specify that they will not be worn when uniformity is desired for occasions such as parades. ii. Patent leather is not authorized. iii. Modification of boots (i.e. zippers or metal taps) is prohibited. iv. Boots will be maintained in a good state of repair and kept shined. v. All personnel will wear the olive green (or black) socks when wearing combat boots. vi. Thermo (Gortex lined) boots may be prescribed with the winter uniform.
i. Poromeric (Corfam) shoes are allowed. ii. Patent leather is not authorized. iii. Black socks will be worn with the low quarters. iv. Female soldiers may wear plain black pumps (patent leather is not authorized) with closed toe and heel or black oxford shoes. Heel height of the black pumps will be between 1 to 3 inches and sole thickness will not exceed ½ inch. Female soldiers are also authorized to wear optional black leather boots (not to exceed knee height and maximum heel height of 3 inches) in the event of inclement weather. c. Safety shoes will not be worn off installations except when authorized by unit commanders when traveling to/from work. d. Wearing of boots will be seasonal, or as mission dictates (i.e. change of command, deployment). i. From 01 October to 01 April, soldiers will wear basic issue speed lace boots, jump boots or cold weather boots. ii. From 01 April to 01 October, soldiers will be permitted to wear hot weather (jungle) boots. 7. Belts: a. Brass, closed-faced buckles will be shined and worn with the Army Green (Class A & B) uniform. b. Belt with black tip and open-faced buckle will be worn with field and work uniforms (i.e. BDU, WHITES, and NOMEX). c. No items will be attached to the belt loops or belt (i.e. knives, keys, scabbards, and D-ring) unless required for the duty being performed [i.e., charge of quarters (CQ) or armorer]. 8. Undergarments: a. All soldiers will wear the brown undershirt with the BDU. b. Male soldiers will wear a white undershirt with the service, dress, mess and food service uniforms. c. Female soldiers will always wear a brassiere while in uniform. 9. Field/Gortex jacket: a. The field/Gortex jacket may only be worn with utility uniforms. b. The subdued shoulder patch, name tape, insignia of rank, and the U.S. Army tape are required to be affixed on the field jacket. Authorized insignia and rank insignia may be cloth or metal. Wear of the nametape on the Gortex jacket is mandatory. The nametape is 3 1/2 inches long, 1/2-inch wide, with 1/4-inch block letters. The nametape will accommodate 14 characters. Soldiers will sew the nametape on the left sleeve pocket flap, 1/4 inch from the bottom of the flap, centered left to right. Rank (metal or cloth) will be worn on the Gortex rank loop.
c. The field/Gortex Jacket will be zipped and/or snapped. d. The field/Gortex jacket will cover the collar of the BDU shirt, white jacket and coveralls, as appropriate. e. Tanker.s jackets and .British Army Sweaters. may not be worn as part of a military uniform. f. The cold weather parka with hood may be worn with the cold weather trousers or as prescribed by the commander. g. The Army issue gloves are authorized for wear with or without cold weather outer garments (includes DBDU parka). Soldiers may wear the black leather shell gloves with utility uniforms without cold weather outer garments, provided sleeves are rolled down over the tops of the gloves. The inserts will not be worn without the leather shell. 10. Physical fitness uniforms (PFU). a. The new Improved Physical Fitness Uniform (IPFU) is the only authorized physical fitness uniforms. No mixing of uniforms is authorized. The wear-out date for the gray PFU was 30 September 2003. i. Shoes may be any type of commercially purchased athletic shoe appropriate for the physical conditioning being trained. ii. Black gloves may be worn with the PFU with or without inserts. iii. The black watch cap may be worn as specified by the commander. b. The PFU is for PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING ONLY; it will not be worn for work details or for wear in AAFES or commercial businesses like the PX, Burger King, etc. c. Commanders may authorize the wear of commercially purchased, solid-incolor, gray or black spandex shorts (or the equivalent) to be worn under the gray shorts. The length of the spandex shorts or equivalent must end above the knee or higher. Any logos present cannot be visible. d. The PFU shirt will always be worn tucked into the PFU shorts. Soldiers will wear the PFU jacket zipped. e. When exercising individually, soldiers will wear a yellow, orange or green reflective belt. Unit formations require four road guards (at a minimum) with standard high-visibility road guard vests. Road guards will carry white filtered flashlights during hours of darkness. Soldiers wearing the new IPFU are not required to wear a reflective belt. 11. Field/alert uniforms. a. The field uniform (summer or winter) is the BDU, with brown T-shirt, boots, Kevlar helmet and camouflaged cover and band (with chinstrap fastened), and LBV. b. The Load Bearing Vest (LBV) will consist of the following: i. Six 30-round magazines (top down, rounds facing away from body; last three rounds tracers).
ii. Two canteens. iii. First aid dressing. iv. Flashlight. Note: items may be added or changed according to mission requirements. c. Other items worn with the field uniform will be METT-T driven (body armor, protective mask, ear plugs, whistle, etc.). d. Unit commanders may prescribe the wear of the parka, cold weather cap, and cold weather boots when weather dictates. 12. Food service uniforms: a. The food service uniform is the standard work uniform for dining facility personnel. b. Paper, throwaway hats will not be worn outside the immediate area of the dining facility. The Army garrison cap will be worn with the food service uniform when outside of the dining facility. c. Boots will not be bloused. d. Nameplate and polished pin-on rank insignia will be worn on the uniform. 13. Military coveralls. Only soldiers performing duties in designated maintenance work areas and sites may wear military coveralls. 14. Army Green uniform (Class A & B): a. Grade, branch, unit insignia, badges, tabs, and other authorized uniform items will be as prescribed in AR 670-1. b. Army Green Service/Classic. Non-subdued unit insignia is required. Soldiers will wear distinctive unit insignia, insignia of rank, branch insignia, U.S. insignia, nameplate, authorized ribbons, and badges. Skirt length will be no more than 1 inch above or 2 inches below the crease in the back of the knee. c. Army Black pullover sweater. When the short sleeve shirt is worn without neck tab or tie, the shirt collar is worn outside the sweater. The sweater may be worn under the all weather coat and black windbreaker. When worn with these items, the sweater will not appear exposed. The nameplate will be centered ½ inch above the bottom of the black patch, and the unit crest will be centered from left to right, top to bottom, above the nameplate. d. Army Shirt, Shade 415. Soldiers may wear both long and short sleeve shirts as outer garments with Army Green/Classic uniform. The long sleeve shirt must be worn with black four-in-hand necktie or neck tab. When worn as an outer garment, the short sleeve shirt may be worn with or without a necktie/necktab. Insignia of rank and nameplate must be worn. Shirts will not have initials/logos embroidered on the pockets, cuffs, or collars. 15. Change of Command uniform. a. Uniform for Change of Command should be standardized throughout the battalion. b. Uniform will consist of Kevlar with band. LBV will be worn with the following: field dressing pouch placed above left breast with opening at top of pouch, two canteens with pouch and cup and two ammunition pouches (BLOCKED). c. Soldiers are to have HIGHLY BRUSHED AND SHINED all-leather boots and are to wear a clean, neat and serviceable pair of BDUs (ironed or pressed). d. Males will be clean-shaven and have a neat haircut. Females will also have hair in accordance with AR 670-1. 16. Maternity clothing. a. After a doctor has certified a soldier.s pregnancy, her commander may requisition supplemental maternity clothing. b. The normal military uniform will be worn until maternity uniform is received. 17. Scarves. a. Both ends of the scarf will be contained within the field/Gortex. b. With the jacket or the parka, it will be worn in a left over right fashion, crossing at the neckline. The scarf will not be worn in ascot fashion. c. Black scarves may be worn with the black all weather coat and windbreaker. When worn, the scarf will be worn as indicated above. d. Civilian scarves will not be worn with any uniform. 18. Earplugs. During field training and live-fire exercises, wearing of the earplugs and case are mandatory. Fitted earplugs are strongly encouraged for all soldiers. 19. Eyeglasses/sunglasses. a. Conservative civilian prescription eyeglasses are authorized for wear. b. Conservative prescription and nonprescription sunglasses are authorized for wear when in garrison environment except when in formation. Individuals required by medical authority to wear sunglasses for medical reasons other than refractive error may wear them when safety considerations apply. c. Eyeglasses or sunglasses that are faddish or have lenses or frames with initials or other adornments are not authorized for wear. 20. Unit/Organizational Distinctive Unit Insignia and Combat Leader Identification Tabs (Green): a. Distinctive unit insignia will be worn on the beret for enlisted soldiers wearing the Army Green uniforms, but will not be worn on the field jacket, or the BDU uniform. b. Combat Leaders Identification Tabs: the green combat leaders tabs, authorized for wear by leaders of Category I Table of Organizational and Equipment (TOE) organizations, will be worn only on the Army Green (Class A) uniform and on the field jacket/Gortex. 21. Wear of military clothing with civilian attire. Soldiers may wear the all-weather coat, black pullover sweater, and windbreaker with civilian clothing only when all military insignia have been removed. Soldiers may also wear military footwear with civilian clothing. 22. Wear of military clothing in civilian areas: a. When soldiers are conducting business off-post during duty hours, either military or personal, which requires more than one hour to complete, the appropriate uniform is Class A or B. b. Class C uniforms (BDUs and food service) are not intended as a substitute for civilian clothing or for wearing off military installations, except in transit between an individual’s off-post quarters and duty station. i. The uniform is clean and complete. ii. The local establishment does not serve or sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. 24. Haircuts, mustaches, and hairstyles. a. Hair color should reflect the same as the ID card. b. For male soldiers, hair, sideburns, and mustaches will conform to standards contained in AR 670-1, chapter 1. There are many acceptable hairstyles in the Army. As a minimum: i. The hair on top of the head will be neatly groomed. The length and bulk of the hair will not be excessive, or present a ragged, unkempt or extreme appearance. Hair will present a tapered appearance and when combed will not fall over the ears or eyebrows or touch the collar, except for the closely cut hair at the back of the neck. Block cut fullness will be moderate and present a tapered appearance. ii. In all cases, the bulk length of hair will not interfere with the normal wear of military headgear or protective masks. iii. Hair will not be visible on the forehead when wearing the BDU cap/beret. iv. Sideburns will be neatly trimmed. The base will not be flared and will be a clean shaven, horizontal line. Sideburns will not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. v. Mustaches will be kept neatly trimmed, tapered, tidy and will not present a chopped-off appearance. No portion of the mustache will cover the upper lip line or extend horizontally beyond or below the corner points of the mouth. vi. Male soldiers will be clean shaven. Soldiers with shaving profiles will carry the profile on them while on duty. Beard length of soldiers with valid profiles will not exceed ¼ inch. Soldiers must rigidly adhere to shaving requirements as stated on the profile issued by a medical doctor. c. For female soldiers, hairstyles will conform to standards contained in AR 670-1, CHAPTER 1. As a minimum: i. Hair will be neatly groomed. The length bulk of the hair will not be excessive or present a ragged and unkempt, or extreme appearance. Hair will not fall over the eyebrows or extend below the bottom edge of the collar. Hairstyles will not interfere with proper wearing of military headgear or protective masks. ii. Wigs may be worn as long as the hairpiece is of natural hair color and style and length conform to appearance and standards. iii. Hair holding ornaments (barrettes, pins, clips), if used, must be transparent or similar in color to the hair, and will be inconspicuously placed. Beads or similar ornamental items are not authorized. iv. Hair will not be visible on the forehead when wearing the BDU cap/beret. 25. Physical Fitness. All 878 Engineer Battalion soldiers, regardless of age, are expected to maintain themselves in sound physical condition. All eligible soldiers will attain a minimum of 60 points per event with an overall minimum score of 180 on the semiannual Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). All soldiers should strive to achieve maximum points. 26. Health. a. Body fat and weight standards. i. Good health and physical conditioning include proper body fat and weight. Accordingly, the Army.s body fat/height and weight standards will be enforced. ii. Commanders will ensure that overweight soldiers are on an effective weight control program. If overweight, the soldier will undergo counseling and evaluation per AR 600-9. b. Smoking. i. Smoking is prohibited: (1) In all 878th Engineer Battalion facilities except in specifically designated areas. (2) In all military vehicles and in other areas where it presents a safety hazard. ii. Non-smokers have the right to live and work in a smoke-free environment. Designated smoking areas can only be established in areas where the smoke is sufficiently isolated so as to protect the health and welfare of non-smokers. c. Chew tobacco. Soldiers who chew tobacco will spit only in containers for that purpose and NOT on the ground, side walks, in garbage/trash cans, etc. d. Illegal drugs. Battalion policy for use and consumption of illegal drugs (i.e. Marijuana, hashish, cocaine, LSD, narcotics) is ZERO TOLERANCE.
Personal Conduct 1. General. Whether on or off duty, 878th Engineer Battalion soldiers will not conduct themselves in a manner so as to bring discredit upon themselves or the United States Army. Undesirable conduct includes, but is not limited to, drunk/reckless driving, drunk and disorderly conduct, offensive language and gestures, as well as failure to satisfy financial obligations to include issuance of bad checks. 2. Off-duty conduct. When visiting public establishments, soldiers must take special care to conduct themselves in a manner that does not bring discredit upon themselves and the Army. 3. Relationships between soldiers of different ranks. Professional relationships between soldiers are encouraged. Relationships between soldiers of different ranks that involve or give the appearance of partiality or preferential treatment or result in improper personal gain are prohibited. AR 600-50 governs financial transactions between superiors and subordinates. 4. Military courtesy. Courtesy is respect for and consideration of others. In the Army, the various forms of courtesy have become custom and tradition. It is important to render these courtesies correctly. a. The salute. The salute is a military tradition of extending a greeting and exchange of respect among military personnel. It will be executed both in garrison and field environments. Saluting in civilian clothes in not required; however, exchanging greetings while in civilian clothes is highly encouraged when on military installations. i. Enlisted personnel render salutes to officers and warrant officers. Junior officers must salute senior officers. ii. Military customs encourages the exchange of an oral greeting between soldiers when they salute. .Good morning. or .Good afternoon, sir/ma.am. are appropriate salutations. Military courtesy places an obligation on the responding soldier to accompany his return salute with an appropriate greeting. The spirit in which greetings are exchanged is more important than words. Good soldiers of good units are eager to exchange greetings warmly. iii. Saluting distance is recognition distance. If an individual is coming your way, wait until you are about six steps apart and then render the salute; but if he is at a distance and turning away, then the proper saluting distance is .recognition. distance. When you recognize an officer in a vehicle, you should salute. The operator of a vehicle (or a bicycle) is not required to salute. iv. The following rules apply in most situations that you are likely to encounter: (1) Unit headquarters, orderly rooms, supply rooms, day rooms, and Squad Room The first soldier to see an officer who is senior in rank to the officers present in the room should call Attention. The senior soldier present in the area should report to the visiting officer, who will normally command .Carry on.. In smaller rooms containing one or two enlisted persons, the individuals should rise and stand at attention when an officer enters the room. When an officer enters, the senior person present comes forward and says .Good morning, sir/ma'am,. or whatever comment is appropriate for the time of day. (2) Classroom. If an officer enters a classroom in which instruction is being given, an assistant instructor should report to the officer. Should the inspecting officer wish to speak to the class, the assistant instructor will notify the principal instructor. The class should not be disrupted by an inspecting officer’s visit. (3) Work areas. When an officer enters, personnel who are working do not come to attention or at-ease unless the officer speaks to them. Unless involved in the transaction of routine business between individuals at work, an enlisted person or junior officer should stop working and come to the position of attention when addressed by a senior officer. (4) Dining facility. The first person to see a field grade officer senior in rank to those routinely present in the dining facility should call .At ease,. so the officer's presence is known and necessary action can be taken. Soldier.s should be silent, but continue to work or eat. The mess steward should report to the officer. Normally, the officer visiting the facility will command .Carry on. or .Continue to work, unless he or she is conducting an official inspection or directs otherwise. Officers are expected to rise if addressed by an officer senior to them. (5) Barracks. The first person to see an officer who is senior in rank to the commander or officers on the floor should call .Attention. for the members of the unit in the vicinity. The visiting officer will normally command .Carry on,. or .Continue with your work, unless he is conducting the official inspection or directs otherwise. Soldiers should step aside and allow the officer to pass. The same procedures will be used when a senior NCO enters the barracks; however, the command will be .At ease. (6) Conferences and briefings. Upon arrival of a commander at briefings or conference to be held with his subordinates, the senior soldier present announces, Ladies and gentlemen, the Division/Battalion/Battalion/Company Commander. At that time, everyone present will come to the position of attention until directed to be seated. At the end of the meeting and as the commander begins to leave, the personnel present rise, or if necessary, the next senior soldier calls .Attention.. Those present salute and say, .Good morning/good afternoon, sir/ma.am,. as appropriate. (7) During conversation. When spoken to by a senior officer, all soldiers, officers, or enlisted, should come to the position of attention and face the senior officer. Normally, the senior officer will direct .At ease. or .Carry on.. When walking with a senior officer, a junior officer or enlisted soldier will walk to the senior’s left. (8) In formation. When an officer approaches soldiers in a formation, the person in charge calls .Attention. and renders a salute for the entire group. Good morning/good afternoon, sir/ma'am. is appropriate. When an officer senior in rank approaches a group of soldiers who are not in formation, the first person to see him calls .Attention. and everyone in the group faces the officer and renders a salute with the appropriate greeting. However, soldiers working as part of a detail or participating in some other group activity, such as athletics, do not salute. The person in charge, if not actively engaged, salutes for the entire detail or group. (9) Outside the Post Exchange, Post theaters, and other congested areas All soldiers, officers and enlisted, will render the necessary salute unless the act would be impractical (i.e. arms full of packages, in which case, the proper verbal greeting should be exchanged). (10) Reveille. Listed below is specific guidance for rendering military courtesy during Reveille:
(11) Uncased colors. Soldiers must always show proper respect for the flag. These procedures should be studied to the point that proper courtesy is shown automatically. When outdoors, soldiers will render the hand salute or present arms when passing or being past by uncased colors. The hand salute will be rendered when the soldier is six steps from the colors. When indoors, stand at attention until the uncased colors has passed six steps. In civilian clothes, remove the headgear with the right hand and with the right hand over the heart. (12) National Anthem and Host Nation Anthem. Soldiers will stand at attention during the playing of the National Anthem as well as the Host Nation Anthem while indoors, such as in theaters and gymnasiums. (13) Soldiers will stand at attention whenever the .Army Song is played.
Maintenance and Supply 1. Operator responsibility. a. All equipment operators perform 10 level maintenance on assigned equipment, do all required preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS), and ensure that guidelines for standard appearance are followed. b. Operators report deadline deficiencies immediately to their immediate supervisor. c. Operators ensure basic issue items (BII) and additional authorization lists (AAL) are secured, and that their equipment is checked daily for security. d. Vehicles must be secured with the chain enclosing the spoke on the steering wheel. e. Operators are present during scheduled or unscheduled services or repairs. f. Operators must show ownership of their assigned equipment by demonstrating high standards of maintenance and appearance. They must feel they have THE BEST equipment. g. Operators will be licensed on the equipment, and correctly complete DA Form 5988E and DA Form 5990E on all vehicles. h. Operators adhere to all safety applications during garrison and field operations. i. Operators ensure their vehicle/equipment is topped off. j. Operators of transportation motor pool (TMP) vehicles will ensure they are properly dispatched and well maintained. 2. Supervisor responsibility. a. Supervisors must ensure operators adhere to responsibilities outlined in section 1 of this chapter. b. Supervisors know status of all assigned equipment; coordinate with maintenance personnel to track parts on order; sign for parts and ensure they are installed; and report deadlined equipment to the chain of command. 3. Vehicle standard appearance. a. All vehicles will have fastening devices properly attached. b. Vehicle markings will be in compliance with standards. c. Antennas will be extended. d. Names of drivers and assistants will be in windshield.
e. All areas of the vehicle, including cabs, cargo area and window will be clean and free of litter. 4. Tactical vehicle parking. a. Drip pans must be used, as a minimum, in front under the engine. Other drip pans are used when leaks are present. b. The chock block will be placed touching the left rear tire in the front or back, depending on possible rolling direction. c. All vehicles parked during exercises will be facing toward an escape route. Shiny areas will be camouflaged with camouflage pole bags and net bags, hoods up, under a camouflage net, and have chock blocks and drip pans. d. All vehicles parked in garrison will be backed into a parking place (combat parked), and will have chock blocks and drip pans. e. No hand receipted items should be stored in the vehicle. 5. Operating a tactical vehicle. a. All operators must be licensed on the vehicle and possess a valid military license. b. All appropriate documents must be in the dispatch book prior to movement. c. Vehicle operators will perform PMCS prior to operating a vehicle. d. Operator must be in proper uniform. e. Assistant driver will remain alert at all times the vehicle is in operation and provide ground guide functions. f. Operator and assistant must ensure all safety devices, including troop straps, are in place and soldiers are properly secured before vehicle movement. Both the operator and passenger must adhere to safety guidelines, which include distracting behavior such as eating, and cell phone use. g. Operators of 2 ½ ton and larger vehicles MUST have a ground guide while moving forward and in reverse. h. Operators must complete a load plan as necessary, and have it available before and during movement. i. Operators immediately report accidents to the appropriate authorities and the chain of command. 6. Motor pool appearance. a. All vehicle/equipment lines will be straight, with front bumpers on line. b. Antennas of all vehicles should be in the up position. c. Spills should be cleaned immediately. d. The motor pool ground must be in a high state of police. It must adhere to unit’s environmental standard operating procedures (SOP). e. Motor pool bays will be organized, all safety devices in place. Trash is emptied daily or more as needed. Containers for clean rags, dry sweep, etc. will be clearly labeled. Offices will be organized and desks will be orderly. 7. Supply. a. All soldiers will ensure equipment and non-expendable supplies for which they have signed for, are accounted for at all times. b. Loss of hand-receipted equipment, communication equipment, and sensitive items must be reported to the supervisor immediately. c. All soldiers will use expendable supplies as necessary, and avoid stock piling items. d. All soldiers must be knowledgeable about the Command Supply Discipline Program. e. Only school trained and appointed soldiers may handle disposal of hazardous material and supplies. f. All areas where equipment and supplies are stored are subject to inspection. All containers holding equipment and supplies will have a diagram conspicuously posted near the entrance that clearly identifies contents. g. All storage areas must be clean, neat, and organized with like items together. h. Supplies and equipment in all offices will be organized, desks will be orderly.
Armory and Barracks Standards 1. Overall appearance. a. Outdoor areas must be in a high state of police; designated areas of responsibility are kept well maintained including mowing, trimming and painting. b. Indoor common areas are kept clean and free of safety and fire hazards. Display information will be encased or on bulletin boards. Emergency and fire escape plans are conspicuously posted and necessary equipment (fire extinguishers) usable and up to safety codes. All NCOs are responsible to ensure details are completed daily to standard. 2. Room standards. a. Rooms will be presentable. All trash receptacles emptied, valuables (including coin change), and other highly pilferable items secured. Rooms will show an orderly appearance. Refrigerator freezer compartments will have no more than 1 inch of frost. Rooms must meet the unit.s SOP that are posted. b. Barracks policy letters will be located at the room entrance or affixed to the door. 3. Visitor/resident responsibilities. a. All visitors will conduct themselves in a respectable manner. Any reported incidents from barracks residents, indicating inappropriate behavior could result in banning visitors from the barracks. b. Barracks residents are responsible for: i. Their visitors, ensuring their conduct is appropriate and not disruptive to other residents. ii. Room standards indicated in section 2 of this chapter. iii. The reporting of incidents which are of a disruptive nature or safety concern to their chain of command, staff duty personnel, or other appropriate agency (i.e. Fire Department in case of fire). 4. Alcohol consumption in the barracks. a. Soldiers of legal drinking age may consume alcohol. If the soldier has an under-age roommate, they both have the responsibility to ensure the under age soldier does not consume alcohol. b. Alcohol will not be consumed during the duty day and 8 hours prior to the start of the following duty day. c. Soldiers who consume alcohol are expected to conduct themselves responsibly and to avoid alcohol-related incidents. 5. Consideration of others (COO). All barracks residents demonstrate consideration of others by: a. Cleaning as they go in common areas. b. Completing their assigned details to standard. c. Not using roommates belongings without permission. d. Keeping their room or area free of garbage to avoid unhealthy living conditions.
Training Standards 1. Physical fitness. a. All soldiers are expected to perform personal physical fitness training. b. Soldiers will receive appropriate recognition for fitness achievements. c. All soldiers must maintain a fitness level to be capable of testing anytime. 2. Weapons/crew training. a. All soldiers will be assigned a specific weapon, such as a M9, M16, M249. b. Soldiers must be qualified on their weapon, and will do so at a minimum of twice per year. c. Soldiers will receive pre-marksmanship instruction (PMI) prior to range attendance. d. Certified range personnel conduct concurrent training during range operations. e. Weapons safety is of utmost importance.
Safety/Security 1. Tactical vehicle safety. a. Senior occupant is responsible for the safe operation of vehicle and ensure that: i. Antennas are tied down to between 8-13 feet prior to movement. ii. Know vehicle height and width. iii. All cautions in -10 are observed. iv. Mirrors are serviceable and clean. v. Tires are properly inflated. vi. All attachment devices are secured. vii. The safety checklist is complete prior to movement. b. Operators must receive training and provide their OF346 prior to securing dispatch approval. c. Operators carrying hazardous cargo must have their certificate in their possession. d. During all training and exercises soldiers will ground guide vehicles in all of the following circumstances: i. In bivouac areas (regardless of vehicle size). ii. During backing operations. iii. When the vehicle is 2 ½ tons or larger. iv. During movement in and around garrison areas such as motor pools and company non-public roadways. e. All safety devices must be present: i. Warning triangles. ii. Troop straps. iii. Fire extinguisher. iv. Antenna tie downs. v. Chock blocks. vi. First aid kits. f. Vehicle must have no loose items that could fall and cause damage or destruction to military or civilian personnel and property. g. Soldiers will wear proper military headgear: i. Drivers and passengers will wear their Kevlar helmet once they leave the confines of the motor pool, to include administrative missions. ii. Wearing of the Kevlar helmet in the motor pool during maintenance operations or vehicle movement operations is not required. iii. Soldiers traveling in non-tactical vehicles will wear the Kevlar when entering field and training locations. h. Vehicles carrying hazardous cargo/ammunition will be properly marked. 2. Weapons safety. a. M9. i. Operator will clear weapon and employ safety devices when issued. ii. Operator will charge the weapon to show it is cleared upon turn-in. iii. Weapons will be stored with safety on. b. M4/M16. i. Operator will clear and place on safe following function check. ii. Weapons are stored with bolt forward and selector device on safe. d. M249. i. Weapons are cleared and placed on safe upon issue. ii. Weapons are cleared, safety device in place for storage. e. AT NO TIME WILL ANY WEAPON LOADED OR UNLOADED BE POINTED AT ANOTHER SOLDIER, NOR USED IN HORSEPLAY. f. EXTREME caution will be exercised when multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) is used. g. Operators and armorers will ensure a safety deadline is reported on DA 2404, and the weapon is not issued until fixed. h. During live fire ranges ALL weapons will be kept pointing down range and elevated upward. 3. Safety briefings. a. Units conduct safety briefings daily and include, as a minimum: i. Drinking and driving. ii. Speed and road conditions. iii. Seat belts/child restraints. b. Additional and seasonal safety items may include: i. Drinking and swimming, ii. Water safety. iii. Hydrating with water in summer and winter. iv. Cold and hot weather injury precautions. v. Additional Force Protection-awareness of surroundings.
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WASHINGTON ROWELL A. STANLEY JR.
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